I would most defiantly have to listen to the amp in house before even thinking of dropping that kind of coin on one.

James

What better way to hear it than in your own system? I figure I'll probably be able to sell it for what I paid if it doesn't synergize well with my setup. Before I purchase a new amp, though, I want to attempt to convince the wifey to let me purchase a pair of Phiily 2's. My current amp does 200 wpc into 8 ohms, so I am not hurting for power or anything.

What better way to hear it than in your own system? I figure I'll probably be able to sell it for what I paid if it doesn't synergize well with my setup. Before I purchase a new amp, though, I want to attempt to convince the wifey to let me purchase a pair of Phiily 2's. My current amp does 200 wpc into 8 ohms, so I am not hurting for power or anything.

Normaly it is a big no no to buy speakers without hearing them. In your case, since you heard the SoundScapes that should not be as big of an issue. Surely the Phillys will have a somewhat similar type of tone and voicing.

Normaly it is a big no no to buy speakers without hearing them. In your case, since you heard the SoundScapes that should not be as big of an issue. Surely the Phillys will have a somewhat similar type of tone and voicing.

Bob

Normally I'd agree with you, but I can't hear them so I'm going on Dennis Murphy's reputation, and faith.

Normaly it is a big no no to buy speakers without hearing them. In your case, since you heard the SoundScapes that should not be as big of an issue. Surely the Phillys will have a somewhat similar type of tone and voicing.

Bob

I completely agree with you. Normally I would never think of doing it, but since I have heard all of Salk's speakers, and seeing as how Dennis is the crossover designer, I feel confident that they would be a great purchase even though I wouldn't have a chance to hear them first. I believe Dennis also helped Jim pick the drivers for his current speakers so that helps too.

I completely agree with you. Normally I would never think of doing it, but since I have heard all of Salk's speakers, and seeing as how Dennis is the crossover designer, I feel confident that they would be a great purchase even though I wouldn't have a chance to hear them first. I believe Dennis also helped Jim pick the drivers for his current speakers so that helps too.

Dennis seems to be Jim's right hand man for design and research, so I feel pretty comfortable buying blind.

I still can't belive the price. I was looking at 10-15k speakers so I get similar quality/performance and save a ton of cash.

Why my Salk WOW1s of course Seas W12 and Hyquphon OW1 in a small front-ported enclosure.

I've been working with Jim on these for 5 months (he took about a month to do the simulations and determine if they could be built with my size restrictions; then wait over 2 months for the W12s to arrive from Seas; and then I had to wait in the queue for Dennis' time as there were many other projects on his plate in November/December, sigh) and I should finally get an invoice and make my deposit today

Why my Salk WOW1s of course Seas W12 and Hyquphon OW1 in a small front-ported enclosure.

I've been working with Jim on these for 5 months (he took about a month to do the simulations and determine if they could be built with my size restrictions; then wait over 2 months for the W12s to arrive from Seas; and then I had to wait in the queue for Dennis' time as there were many other projects on his plate in November/December, sigh) and I should finally get an invoice and make my deposit today

Sounds good Rick, I have Dennis' CAOW1s with the OW2 and I really like that tweeter and of course a 5" Seas. And very excited about the Philharmonitor 2s as well. 1-2 weeks......1-2 weeks.....1-2 weeks!!!

Why my Salk WOW1s of course Seas W12 and Hyquphon OW1 in a small front-ported enclosure.

I've been working with Jim on these for 5 months (he took about a month to do the simulations and determine if they could be built with my size restrictions; then wait over 2 months for the W12s to arrive from Seas; and then I had to wait in the queue for Dennis' time as there were many other projects on his plate in November/December, sigh) and I should finally get an invoice and make my deposit today